• MORNING CARPOOL FOR ALL GRADES: Drop-off follows the YELLOW arrows. The morning carpool for all grades is in the front of the building. * NO DROP-OFFs in the Employee Lot on the side of the building, in the Bus Parking Lot, or in ANY of the Hembree Springs Parking Lots.

• AFTERNOON CARPOOL: The 7th and 8th grades use the YELLOW arrows, AND the 6th Grade follows the BLUE arrows. Note: 6th grade carpool is in the Employee Lot on the side of the building, using the Hembree Springs Bus Lanes. * NO PICK-UPs in the Bus Parking Lot, in ANY of the Hembree Springs Parking Lots OR on Elkins Road.

IMPORTANT: If you have children in two grades, please pick the carpool you will use and write to their LAST-PERIOD teachers to inform them of your choice.

If your student rides the bus, please use the following link for information about the student's bus: Edulog WebQuery (fultonschools.org)

• To view the Fulton County Transportation page, click HERE.
  

• To find your child's Bus number, route, and time, use this link: http://edulogweb.fultonschools.org/livewq/webquery/
  

  
  

NOTE: You do not have to "sign up" to have your child ride the bus because students are already signed up. FACT: Students who take the bus are never late, even if the bus is late!

*If you need to talk to the Bus Dispatcher:

Transportation North

410 South Main Street

Alpharetta, Georgia 30009

Phone: 470-254-2970

The Bus Code for "HERE COMES THE BUS" Elkins Pointe code is 87428.

Download the App Today!

Click to Sign Up for the Here Comes The Bus App

"Here Comes the Bus" is a free, easy-to-use website and app that enables you to see the location of your child’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.

How do I sign up?

1. Download the Here Comes The Bus app on Google Play or the Apple App Store or visit www.herecomesthebus.com.
2. Click the "Sign Up" button
3. Enter school code: 87428
4. Click "Next" followed by "Confirm."
5. Complete the "User Profile" box
6. Under "My Students," click "Add." Enter your child's last name and student ID number
7. Once you confirm your information, you're ready to go!

Good evening Titans,

We are hours away from starting a new school year. Since leaving in May, all I have thought about is starting school on August 5th. I don't know about you, but I have many butterflies swirling with excitement and wonder about the brand-new school year. I have been looking forward to the first day of school, and the back-to-school energy feels so good!

To Our 6th Grade Parents,

Your 6th-graders are ready, and so are you! There will be lots of people helping with smiles and kind voices. We have posted additional signs for our students to help navigate the hallways. Your children will come home with stories to tell. I know they are in middle school now, and you might think you can lean in less, but I urge you to lean in even more. Ask questions and engage with your 6th-grader. Here are some questions: "What was the best thing at school today? How did somebody help you today? What was the coolest thing, place, class at school?" Continue to do what you were doing in elementary school. Changes are coming for your child's developing mind and body, which can be challenging. Open communication and a solid relationship are the foundations for getting through middle school challenges.

To Our 7th and 8th Grade Parents,

I hope you noticed all the changes that took place over the summer. In addition to your children growing an inch or half-a-foot, our teachers have worked hard to ensure everything is in place in their classrooms. We look forward to having our taller, older, and wiser students back and implementing new changes in the 7th and 8th grade Humanities and STEM halls. Tomorrow is going to be a great day, and this year is going to be fantastic!

To All Parents,

A BIG reminder that things run slow the first several days and the first week. The buses will run late, the carpool will move slower, traffic will be heavy, and we are still working out a few kinks in the school. This can be frustrating when emotions are already high, and the kids are tired because they are readjusting from their summer schedule. Please pack extra snacks for your hungry children and make sure they have a refillable water bottle. Please plan accordingly to reduce any stress by expecting a few glitches during week one. Please grant as much GRACE and KINDNESS as possible - not just for teachers, staff, and bus drivers...but for your children, yourself, and other parents too! Getting back into a routine is not easy. However, it will happen because it always does. Remember, we are all getting back into the routine, and "We are in this together!"

Happy First Day of School!

AJ Smith

Principal of Elkins Pointe Middle School

“Home of the Titans”

To become a PTSA School of Excellence means having 100% of the Elkins Pointe Parents, Teachers & Students JOIN!

• Membership is only $10.00 for Parents, Teachers/Staff and STUDENTS too!
• There are so many benefits, including a discount card!
• It will help us become a School of Excellence so PTSA can apply for National PTA grants!

AUGUST 5TH

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

* Doors open at 8:25 AM

AUGUST 5TH

9TH GRADE HONORS SUMMER PACKET DUE

* 8th-grade students in Ms. Reddy's class must submit on the first day.

Packet link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-9th-Grade-Summer-FY25

AUGUST 11TH

DEPOSIT DUE FOR THE 8TH GRADE GEORGIA TRIP

AUGUST 14TH

MEET THE PTSA & ADMIN TEAM

@ 8:30 AM in the Media Center

* Come have a cup of coffee and some breakfast treats

* Chat with Principal Smith, Admin Team, & PTSA Presidents

AUGUST 14TH

ANNUAL TITLE I PARENT MEETING

ALL PARENTS, FAMILIES, GUARDIANS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME TO ATTEND!

@ 6:30 PM on MICROSOFT TEAMS

Join meeting link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-AT1PM-SY25

Meeting ID: 214 181 860 349, Passcode: SC3oJa

Dial in by phone: +1 470-705-1712, ID: 667 928 26#

AUGUST 15TH

SGC MEETING

@ 7:45 AM in the Media Center

Elkins Pointe will be deploying devices during the first week of school. Please be aware that your child will bring home their Fulton County laptops in the following days. You and your child must take the time to discuss the proper care and maintenance of the computer.

Deployment Schedule:

• Tuesday, August 6th: Device deployment for 7th grade and 8th grade during Connections.
• Wednesday, August 7th: Device deployment for 6th grade during Connections.
• Thursday, August 8th: Device make-ups and newly registered students.
• Friday, August 9th: Tech support will begin for non-working-device students.

If you have questions about Device Deployment, please get in touch with the Device Coordinator, Patti Hutchison, at hutchisonp@fultonschools.org

The Free & Reduced Price Meal application is online for parents/guardians that wish to apply for meal benefits.

• Visit www.mypaymentsplus.com to prepay for student meals.
• Visit www.fulton.schoollunchapp.com to start a meal application.

• Families who qualify, can apply for for Free and Reduced benefits. It is recommended that all families set up a meal account for their child by completing the application or putting money in their child’s account.

• For information regarding meal applications, daily menu, meal prices, and online payments for your child’s account, please visit the FCS (Fulton County Schools) Nutrition Page.

• The application for Free and Reduced lunches will open on July 25th. To complete the Free & Reduced Meals application school year, go to https://www.nlappscloud.com/.

If you want to register for the 8th Grade Georgia Trip , go to:

• Registration link: https://aplus-tours.com/
• Enter trip code: EPMS2024

Questions?

Email: 8th-Grade Georgia Studies Teacher, Ms.Chapman at chapmanc@fultonschools.org

To secure a spot for you 8th grade student, REGISTER TODAY!!

• August 11th - Deposit Due
• September 1st- Last day to sign up for the trip
• September 11th - 2nd payment Due
• September 16th - Roommate Requests completed during WINN or Ga Studies Class
• September 24th- Roommate List Posted- changes accepted until Oct. 1st
• October 9th- Boys Expectations/Questions Meeting
• October 10th- Girls Expectations/Questions Meeting
• October 11th - Final Payment Due
• October 17th- Arrive at EPMS at 7am for trip departure. EAT BREAKFAST BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!

Cash Payments will not be accepted! Please go to Walmart and purchase a Reloadable Visa DEBIT Card and use that to pay when registering. Ones that should work are pictured below:

* Please view the recording if you missed the Georgia Trip Parent Meeting.

A Plus Tours Georgia Studies Trip Registration Details:

Elkins Pointe Middle School

Trip Inclusions:

• Transportation on late model, luxury motor coaches
• 4 Meals while traveling
• 1 Night hotel accommodations
• Evening off duty police at hotel
• Admissions to all listed sites
• All tips and gratuities

Payment Schedule: Trip Cost: $310

• Deposit Due: Friday, August 11th, 2024 - $105 Non-Refundable deposit per student due
• 2nd payment: Monday, September 11th, 2024 - $100
• Final Payment: Wednesday, October 11th, 2024 - $100

Final Trip Registration and Payment: Wednesday, October 11th, 2024 (Students may be added to the trip after final registration if there are available seats on the bus)

October 17th:

• 7:00 AM: Check in with teachers
• 7:30 AM: Buses arrive at Elkins Pointe Middle School
• 7:50 to 11:00 AM: Drive to Milledgeville, GA
• 11:00 to 12:00 PM: Buses 1 and 2: Lunch at GCSU Dining Hall
• 11:00 to 12:00 PM: Buses 3 and 4: Tour of Governor’s Mansion (a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum)
• 12:30 to 1:30 PM: Buses 1 and 2: Tour of Governor’s Mansion
• 12:30 to 1:30 PM: Buses 3 and 4: Lunch at GCSU Dining Hall
• 5:15 to 6:30 PM: Check into hotel – Fairfield Inn Savannah Midtown
• 6:30 to7:00 PM: Travel to River Street
• 7:00 to 8:30 PM: Dinner Dance aboard the Savannah River Queen or Georgia Queen Riverboat
• 9:00 PM: Return to hotel

October 18th:

• 6:45 to 8:30 AM: Breakfast at hotels
• 8:30 AM: Check out and depart for River Street
• 9:00 to 10:20 AM: Shopping along River Street
• 10:30 to 11:30 AM: Student Militia Program at Fort Jackson
• 11:30 to 12:15 AM: Travel to Tybee Island
• 12:15 to 1:30 AM: Picnic lunch and beach time along Tybee Island
• 1:30 to 7:00 AM: Travel home to Elkins Pointe Middle School

Bus Information:

The Name of the bus company is Eagle Christian Tours.

Hotels:

• Hotels for the students will be four (4) to a room.
• Hotels for the boys and girls will be separate facilities
• Ms. Chapman will be providing details on room requests/assignments in September.

Cancellation Policy: A+Tours fully understand that sometimes things come up, and work to have the most agreeable cancellation policy in the industry. Anyone who must cancel after registering will receive their money back, minus a $99 motor coach seat fee (or their first installment payment decided by A Plus and Lead Teacher). Anyone who must cancel, in writing, within 7 days of the trip will forfeit $190 (for bus and hotel). Any no shows the morning of departure will forfeit the entire cost of the trip.

Thank you to all the parents who attended the "Middle School 101" Parent Workshop at Elkins Pointe MS and online. If you were unable to attend or would like to watch the workshop and review the presentation, please click on the recording above or the presentation link below.

Please click on the District 2024-25 School Year Health Services Information letter to read the important information or the links below.

• School Health Services Information Letter 2024-25
  

• School Year Health Services Information 2024-2025 - Spanish.pdf
  

The beginning of the year is THE TIME to order your YEARBOOK and get THE BEST price!

Click HERE to order your YEARBOOK for ONLY $45! The price will only go up, up, and UP!

What is an Observer account?

The observer role can be given to parents, family members or guardians to give them visibility into the student's Canvas courses. Family members and guardians can set up an observer account and pair it with student account(s) using a student pairing code. Once the observer is paired with their student(s) they will be able to see the courses that those student(s) are in.

Please help stock the Teacher Supply Closet! This way, the teachers can help students who need supplies. You can order from the Amazon Wish List or pick them up and bring them to the front office! Thank you!

• EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Colors, 4 Count

• Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 30 Count

• Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues

• Five Star Loose Leaf paper

• Oxford Ruled Index Cards, 3" x 5"

• SHARPIE Highlighters, 12 Count

• Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 30 Count

• Crayola Colored Pencils (36ct)

• Sharpie Highlighters, Assorted Fluorescent, 12 ct.

• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Pack of 3

• Germ-X Advanced Hand sanitizer

• SHARPIE Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 ct.

• BIC Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.2mm), 36 ct.

• Scotch Magic Tape, Invisible, 6 Rolls with 6 Dispensers

• Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Bright Colors

• EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Black, Pack of 36

• Case-It Zip Binders

• Earbuds - classroom packs

Link to order from Amazon Wish List:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2E0HM8GNINI0T?ref_=wl_share

DATE: AUGUST 10, 2024

TIME: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

LOCATION: Innovation AcademyREGISTRATION LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/914763431047

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

The esteemed mathematician and educator, Professor Po-Shen Loh will be visiting Shaker Heights, OH as part of his 2024 national tour, which was covered in Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com/articles/chatgpt-ai-math-po-shen-loh-1e9f80dc?st=aq9570oajc7gi2b&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink).

Po-Shen received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Caltech in 2004, graduating with the highest GPA in his class. He received a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Cambridge in 2005, where he was supported by a Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship. He continued his studies at Princeton, supported by a Hertz Foundation Fellowship and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, where he completed his Ph.D. in mathematics at the end of 2009, and has been on the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University ever since.